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One person shot dead after standoff with Elbert County deputies Wednesday night
One person was killed after a standoff with Elbert County Sheriff's Office deputies Wednesday night. Investigators alleged he brandished a handgun and fired twice towards deputies.
One person dies in standoff with Elbert County Sheriff's Office deputies Wednesday night
One man is dead after a more than hour long stand-off with Elbert County Sheriff's Office deputies. It was a surprise ceremony at the White House presided over by President Donald Trump to unveil a $100 billion investment from what he called the world’s most powerful company, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).
Person found dead in home after fire in Elbert County, coroner says
One person was found dead Thursday morning in a home that was on fire, according to the Elbert County Coroner's Office. Officials said they were called just before midnight to a house fire on Martin Grove Road.
Man dies after shootout with Elbert County sheriff’s deputies
A man died Wednesday night after barricading himself inside a trailer and starting a shootout with Elbert County sheriff’s deputies, according to the sheriff’s office.
Suspect dead after shooting with Elbert County deputies
The call started out as a report of a domestic disturbance in a trailer off of County Road 77 in Elbert County.
Suspect dies in exchange of gunfire with Elbert County Sheriff's deputies
A suspect has died in an exchange of gunfire with Elbert County Sheriff's deputies on Wednesday night.
Officer involved shooting in Elbert County
One person is dead after an officer-involved shooting on Wednesday night, according to the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office.
One dead following house fire in Elbert Co., officials say
The Elbert County Coroner’s Office said one person is dead following a house fire on Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. According to officials, a 911 call was made at 11:55 p.m. reporting a ...
No new bird flu cases detected in Georgia, agriculture commissioner says
ATLANTA — No new bird flu cases have been detected in Georgia, the state's agriculture commissioner announced on Tuesday.
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Georgia poultry flocks free of bird flu, agriculture commissioner says
Georgia’s poultry flocks are no longer infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), otherwise known as the bird ...
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Officials warn of power lines down on multiple highways in Elbert County
VERY STRONG LINE OF STORMS MOVING THROUGH GEORGIA AND THROUGH THE CAROLINAS ... WE’RE FOLLOWING SOME BREAKING NEWS IN CHEROKEE COUNTY THIS MORNING WHERE AN S-U-V HIT. SOMEONE, TRAPPED THEM ...
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20-year-old rescued by first responders after falling 12ft+ from industrial platform | Photos
ELBERT COUNTY, Ga. — A 20-year-old man has been rescued after an industrial accident, where he fell approximately 12-14 feet from a platform on Monday, according to Elbert County Emergency ...
Photos: Grass fire burns ‘around 600 acres’ in Elbert County during high wind warning
A grass fire sparked Monday in Elbert County and burned hundreds of acres, the Elbert Fire Protection District reported.
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20-year-old rescued after falling 9 feet into pile of stones in northeast GA
According to Elbert County officials, dispatch received a call just after 9:30 a.m., regarding an industrial accident. When first responders arrived, they learned a 20-year-old man had fallen nine ...
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Georgia confirmed free of bird flu
Georgia’s Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced March 4 that Georgia is now free of Highly Pathogenic Avian ...
UGA grad's Halloween-inspired springtime event returns to Athens for three spooky days
Founded by Elbert County resident and UGA graduate Roseann Harpold in 2023, Hauntfest has grown into a three-day multi-state attraction.